POLA âTrade Connectâ Website Offers Online Training
Trade Connect, the Port of Los Angelesâ award-winning export education outreach program, formally debuted its new website, LATradeConnect.org, at todayâs Los AngelesâŚ
ISO Certification for MOL Ship Management Company
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., today announced that its group ship management company for dry bulkers, Magsaysay MOL Ship Management, Inc. has acquired certifications from Nihon Kaiji KyokaiâŚ
Clean Ocean Access Partners Newport Boat Show
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today that Clean Ocean Access is its Official Charitable PartnerâŚ
Sale of m.v. Star Mega
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. a global shipping company providing transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector, today announced the sale of M/V Star Mega, a 170,631 dwt Capesize vesselâŚ
World's Largest Cruise Ship Takes to the Water
The hulking shell of Royal Caribbeanâs âHarmony of the Seasâ â the worldâs largest cruise ship â entered the water in France on Friday. Itâs expected to take its maiden voyage in 2016.
Turkey Completes Ay-class Submarines Upgrade
Turkey has completed upgrades on two Ay-class submarines, contractor STM, an Ankara-based defense technologies company, said. The modernization project comprising renewal of Electronic SupportâŚ
MT Orkim Harmony Arrive Safely in Kuantan port
Oil tanker MT Orkim Harmony arrived safely at the Kuantan Port in Tanjung Gelang about 7am today (Saturday, June 20), nine days after it was hijacked by a group of pirates off Tanjung Sedili, Johor.
Maersk Line 'Global Carrier of the Year'
Maersk Line has been named Global Carrier of the Year at the Containerization International Awards 2015. It also took home the Shippersâ Choice award, which is votedâŚ
Strike to Hit Chilean Ports
The main dockworkers union in Chile has voted for indefinite strike action at the countryâs national ports. A key labor reform act is due to be voted on in Congress sometime over the next few days.
Gulf LNG Liquefaction Project on the Anvil
The Gulf LNG Liquefaction Project proposed by Kinder Morgan and minority partners officially filed Friday for federal approval to add exporting capabilities to anâŚ
China Fines 21 Liner Companies in Sino-Japan Routes
Chinaâs Ministry of Transport has fined 21 shipping companies operating on Sino-Japan routes have been fined for violating international regulations on fair competition.
Greece Shipping Earnings Up 9 % in 2014
The Greek economyâs foreign currency revenues from shipping activities expanded 9.04 percent last year from 2013, reaching 13.18 billion euros, in spite of the country's financial woesâŚ
Usiminas to Cancel Iron Ore Shipment Contract
Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas intends to cancel its iron ore shipment contract with the Sudeste Port, a private terminal near Rio de Janeiro, the port said on Friday.
4,000 Gal. Oil Spill in Baltimore
The U.S. Coast Guard informs its continues tp oversee a response to an oil spill Friday at CP Crane Generating Station in Baltimore. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore received a report from the National Response Center Thursday of approximately 3,000 gallons of lubrication oil in the discharge canal at CP Crane Generating Station in Baltimore. It is now believed approximately 4,000 gallons were discharged. Personnel from Maryland Department of the Environment, Clean Venture Inc.
Update: Cruise Ship Strikes Lock in St. Lawrence Seaway
The U.S. Coast Guardâs response to a cruise ship that allided with a concrete wall in the Eisenhower Lock in the St. Lawrence Seaway has continued Friday in Massena, New York.
Unmatched Value: How can we not afford to build the Ford Class Aircraft Carrier?
The nuclear powered aircraft carrier (CVN), with its embarked carrier air wing (CVW), is the only maritime force capable of executing the full range of military operations necessary to protect our national interests. From deterrence, to humanitarian assistance, to large-scale combat operations, Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) stand ready to answer the call in all phases of conflict. Navies across theâŚ
Competition, Quality and Demand Come Together
Combat, Patrol and Law Enforcement Vessels Meet Multiple Missions with varied business plans. U.S. firms building patrol, combat and law enforcement craft are weathering government budget cuts by strengthening ties with clients and public agencies. These unique boats remain in demand because of terrorism, crime, wars, piracy and fire, and most serve multiple missions. As maritime nations beef up their defense capabilities, U.S.
Meet the Maritime Education Standards Council
The Maritime Education Standards Council (MESC) is a coalition of 35 member schools in the U.S. and Canada that offer U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved maritime training courses to professional and recreational mariners. The coalition was formed with the aim to safeguard education standards and provide students who utilize MESC schools with a high level of training that meets all USCG guidelines. The organization is comprised of privately ownedâŚ
Shear Stability: The Key to Proper EAL Gear Oil Selection
Selection of gear oil for marine thrusters or a stern tube lubricant for use with propeller shaft bearings is often based on analyzing price/performance characteristics of the lubricant and its availability. Now with the implementation of the 2013 Vessel General Permit, this analysis must be expanded to include environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) that meet the new EPA standards. To meet environmental requirements, EALs are blended from base oils other than mineral oil.
MOL Launches Car Carrier Brand MOL ACE
Tapping into one of its major business fields, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has established MOL Auto Carrier Express (MOL ACE) as global brand in the car carrier service. MOL will start to use MOL ACE beginning July 1. MOLâs carrier service network includes offices and agencies in approximately 140 nations around the world, and the MOL Group operates about 120 car carriers that transport automobilesâŚ
